Central United v Feniton

Sorry for the late post. We're home to Feniton tomorrow 10.30am KO so usual 10am meet please.  

Rest players are Asher, Ted and Pacey

Brixington 2-1 Central Utd

It was another close game yesterday but it was Brixington in the end who managed to snatch all 3 points.  In a goalless first half Brixington were the better side and were winning most of the 50/50 challenges and they remained very competitive in the second, however we did come into the game a bit more but didn't threaten their goal nearly enough.  

Conceding another frustrating goal from a corner put us behind with it all to do but Matt equalised soon after with an excellently taken goal from a one on one with the keeper. Brixington regained the lead with a well taken goal putting us behind once again but this time with little time to reply.  We did pile on the pressure in the last 5 minutes going particularly close when Francis clipped the upright but, unfortunately, we couldn't make the breakthrough.  

Francis win's the Match of Match reward for displaying great moments of skill on the ball and for his work rate.

We look like a team that has lost a bit of confidence at the moment and are feeling the pressure of being top.  I think we need to put the league table to the back of our minds for now and concentrate on getting back to playing good football and enjoying it, which is the most important thing of all.  

See you at training tomorrow chaps!

Saturday's Game

Saturday's game is away against Brixington Blues, 10.30am KO.  The address is Withycombe Raleigh Common, Outer Ting Tong, Exmouth EX8 5EE. Can we meet at 10am please.

Rest players are: Marcus, Zac B and Euan

Couple of things

The Plate Competition has been re-arrnaged for Sunday 15th February at Collumpton.  As this is half term week and some of you play rugby can you let me know asap if your son can make it please as I need to know if we have enough to enter a team.

On Tuesday 10th February Central are holding an Exeter City Day for U12's for the match against Cambridge Utd.  Tickets are £15 each which includes match ticket in Flybe stand, match day programme, pizza, drink and the boys take part in a half time penalty shoot out.  Can you also let me know asap if your son would like to attend this please. 

Thanks.

Central United 2-2 Sidmouth Raiders

We were way off the pace in the first half today; quite simply Sidmouth wanted it more, were the better team and deserved to go into half time with a 1-0 lead.  

It was good to see that you took on board our comments at half time and came out a completely different team in the second half and were soon rewarded with an equalising goal by Marcus.  With most of the play in the opposition half it was looking like we would go in front but, from what looked like a poor corner that was going to hit the side netting, Sidmouth managed to score a very fortuitous goal that somehow managed to evade everyone and creep inside the near post to put them in the lead again.

You all responded really well and got back on level terms when Marcus showed great strength and determination to get his second of the match.  Right up to the end it looked like we might snatch the victory but, unfortunately, it wasn't to be and we ran out of time. Overall, though, I think a draw was probably a fair result.  

So, let's forget all about the first half and be positive about the second and the way you fought back from going behind twice - can I have more of the latter for the next game please but this time from the get-go!!!

Man of the Match goes to Joseph for a very strong display in defence and showing more confidence on the ball and for clearing 2 balls off the line at crucial points in the game - well done Joseph!

See you at training Monday! 

Central Utd v Sidmouth Raiders

It's Sidmouth Raiders at home on Saturday.  KO is 10.30am so can we meet at 10am please.

Rest players are George, Matt and Sean

Postponed

I'm afraid tomorrow's tournament has been postponed due to the poor condition of the pitches.  If you fancy a game between ourselves for an hour at KG, i'll be there at 10am.  

Hope to see you then!

Plate Comp

If you've not done so already can you let me know, by midday tomorrow, if your son can make Saturday's tournament please.  

Thanks.

Plate Competition

Click here for details of Saturday's Plate Competition in Dawlish.  The Group Stages run from 10am to 3pm and then there is a semi final for the 2 group winners - the final is on another day.  Can you let me know if your son can make it please. 

Can't win 'em all!

Unlucky yesterday lads, we may not have been at our best but didn't deserve to lose.  We've played worse against better sides and won this season but that's they way it goes sometimes.

In the first half Marcus went really close on a few occasions, twice with great headers; one of which looked a sure goal but struck the upright.  Playing into the strong wind and rain in the first half I would have taken a draw into half-time and it was looking highly likely until literally 20 seconds from the end of the half, when West Exe somehow managed to scramble the ball inches over the line from a corner - this was a real sucker punch.

With another half to play, though, and with the wind behind us I felt confident we would get something out of the game but despite plenty of good pressure we couldn't find the breakthrough due to some stout defending by West Exe.  Towards the end of the game West Exe broke away and got a second with the only chance I recall them having in the second half, which secured them all 3 points.

Ted gets Man of the Match for a really solid display and barely putting a foot wrong the whole game - well done Ted. 

It wasn't the start to 2015 we were hoping for but it's only our first defeat so not the end of the world - you can't win 'em all.  We'll bounce back!

I'm out for Joseph's birthday tomorrow so can't make training but Joe and Luke will be there to take it so please listen and do what they say.

It's the Plate Cup Competition next Saturday in Dawlish.  I'll be in touch soon with the details.     

Snack Bar

I just realised it's our turn again to run the snack bar so some help would be much appreciated. Can you let me know if you are able to help out.

Many thanks.

Express & Echo

Happy New Year all!

Express & Echo would like to take a team photo of us on Saturday, which is good timing as I have new shirts to hand out.  They said it needs to be 10am pronto as their photographer has other ones to fit in, so can we meet at 9.40am to allow time to give out the shirts out and ensure we are ready.  

For those resting, obviously you're welcome to come along if you want to be included in the photo.